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Dallas vs Sunnyvale

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Dallas
Dallas Co. · $306K
68
B- · Above Average
Sunnyvale
Dallas Co. · $632K
90
A · Excellent

Dallas or Sunnyvale?

Dallas scores 68 and Sunnyvale scores 90 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Dallas comes out ahead on market and commute. Sunnyvale comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, safety, lifestyle, affordability and growth. The median home is $306K in Dallas and $632K in Sunnyvale.

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Realust Score DallasSunnyvale
Prosperity 66 97
Schools 76 91
Safety 49 82
Lifestyle 81 89
Market 71 64
Affordability 77 83
Commute 70 56
Growth 64 78
What's comingDallasSunnyvale
Projects on the way195
Under construction113
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year30
All Dallas projects →All Sunnyvale projects →

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HousingDallasSunnyvale
Median Home Price$305,765$632,167
Price Per Sq Ft$245$223
Starter Home Price$285,000$513,000
Premium Home Price$1,500,000$1,685,000
Sale To List Ratio96.9%98.9%
% Single Family68.3%89.8%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,694$3,502
Median Rent (1BR)$1,183$2,766
Median Rent (2BR)$2,005$5,027
Median Rent (3BR)$5,921$7,349
Rent Yoy Change0%—
Rental Vacancy Rate1.4%0%
Housing Affordability Score46.7
Avg Sq Ft2,215 sq ft3,622 sq ft
Avg Beds3.24.3
Avg HOA Fee$557$115
% With HOA32.7%45.8%
% With Pool23.1%15.3%
Avg Lot Size—161,445 sq ft
Avg Year Built19832007
Avg Baths2.94
Avg Baths Full2.43.3
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo22.9%0%
% With Garage68.9%89.8%
% New Construction15.5%42.4%
% Price Reduced18.4%6.8%
% Foreclosure0.1%0%
% Pending9.1%5.1%
% Contingent4%6.8%
Avg Price Reduction$26,739$56,900
% Single Story48.2%40.7%
% With Fireplace53.5%61%
% With Central Air70.7%50.8%
% Waterfront1.4%1.7%
Avg Garage Size1.92.6
Price Per Bedroom$125,782$199,542
Price Per Bathroom$139,314$212,475
Avg Home Age4319
Realtor Median Days on Market70 days81 days
Realtor Median Price$399,000$715,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$245$223
Realtor Median Rent$1,737$3,395
Inventory Active3,85340
Inventory Total4,87648
Inventory Pending1,0238
% Under Contract21%16.7%
New Listings Monthly1,0528
Inventory Change (month)0.6%-13.5%
Price Change (1 yr)-1.7%0.8%
Price 1yr Ago$310,919$627,115
Price Change (5 yr)10.8%21.8%
Price 5yr Ago$276,012$519,080
Monthly Sales Volume5833
Rent 1yr Ago$1,576—
Rent 5yr Change22.9%—
Rent 5yr Ago$1,282—
Momentum 20205646
Momentum 20215646
Momentum 20225951
Momentum 20236477
Momentum 20246165
Momentum 20256667
Momentum (1 yr)7.15.2
Momentum (5 yr)15.761.7
EconomyDallasSunnyvale
Median Household Income$70,518$170,348
Avg Household Income$110,876$196,639
Per Capita Income$45,811$60,890
% Income Under $25K16.6%10.5%
% Income $25K–$50K18.7%3.5%
% Income $50K–$75K17.9%8.6%
% Income $75K–$100K12.6%5.5%
% Income $100K–$150K14.3%13.8%
% Income $150K Plus19.8%58.2%
Poverty Rate16.7%6%
Unemployment Rate4.9%7%
Job Growth 1yr0%3.2%
Jobs Score67.3
SchoolsDallasSunnyvale
Primary School DistrictDallas ISDSunnyvale ISD
Overall District Rating4.89.3
State Ranking Percentile48.798.02
# Elementary Schools1522
# Middle Schools421
# High Schools391
Student Teacher Ratio14.9:114.3:1
Graduation Rate85.5%98.9%
Niche Schools Score68.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate85.3%72.2%
SAT/ACT College Ready %9.2%51%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %18.9%71.4%
Dropout Rate11.8%0%
Graduating Class Size9,309185
SafetyDallasSunnyvale
Overall Crime Rate37.2 per 1K10.4 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate5.9 per 1K2.3 per 1K
Assault Rate440.1 per 100K101.7 per 100K
Robbery Rate168.5 per 100K0 per 100K
Property Crime Rate31.3 per 1K8.2 per 1K
Burglary Rate464.1 per 100K90.4 per 100K
Theft Rate1,787.3 per 100K813.5 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate1,100.5 per 100K259.9 per 100K
Safety GradeCB+
Safety Score1.663
Murder Rate10.7 per 100K0 per 100K
Rape Rate35.9 per 100K11.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleDallasSunnyvale
# Movie Theaters81
# Libraries324
# Museums413
Nightlife Score84.7
Family Friendly Score6.78.7
Health Fitness Score67.3
Outdoor Activities Score6.76
Commute Score6.74
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score8.78
Area FeelUrban Suburban MixRural
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+40
# Grocery Stores4713
# Coffee Shops60+54
# Hospitals60+36
# Bars60+30
# Pharmacies60+42
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationDallasSunnyvale
Avg Commute Time26 min33 min
% Drive Alone68.5%77.5%
% Carpool11.4%8.6%
% Public Transit2.3%0%
% Work From Home14%13.9%
Transit Score36—
Walkability Score419
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score4725
Distance Downtown Dallas0.4 mi16.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport18.4 mi34.2 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport20 min40 min
Distance Love Field7.6 mi23.4 mi
EV Stations14811
EV Level2 Ports37324
EV Dc Fast Ports453
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
Walk Score Max9434
Walk % Walkable420
Walk Score Points409
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsDallasSunnyvale
Population1,307,9308,336
Population Density3,850.9504.2
Population Growth 5yr-1.7%28.6%
Median Age33.443.3
% Under 1823.9%28%
% Age 18–249.7%6.5%
% Age 25–3418.8%6.4%
% Age 35–4413.7%12.2%
% Age 45–5411.5%13.4%
% Age 55–6410.6%14.9%
% Age 65+11.8%18.6%
Avg Household Size2.423.24
% Family Households54.2%90.8%
% Homeownership42.4%91.5%
% HS Graduate Or Higher81.1%96.4%
% Bachelor's Or Higher38.2%57.2%
% Graduate Degree14.9%28.5%
% White35%50.6%
% Black23.2%10.4%
% Asian3.9%24.1%
% South Asian1%22.2%
% Hispanic Latino42.6%14.4%
% Native American1%0.1%
% Pacific Islander0.1%0%
% Two Or More Races21.8%12.1%
% Other Race15%2.7%
% Foreign Born23.4%20.3%
% Moved Last Year15.5%11.2%
% Renters57.6%8.5%
Diversity Score8.78
% Same House 1yr84.5%88.8%
% From Out Of State2.3%1.1%
% From Different County3.1%2.7%
% From Abroad1.3%0.3%
% Families With Kids27.7%38.5%
% Married Couples34.6%82.5%
% Single Parent7.3%0%
% Living Alone37.4%7.8%
% Seniors Living Alone8.7%4.3%
% With Broadband90.9%98.7%
% With Computer95.7%99.4%
% Male50%52.9%
% Female50%47.1%
Total Households533,9152,573